Loni is asked to memorize the letters I K T E A L N in no particular order. She memorizes them by reorganizing them into the words INK and LATE. This tactic is called ______
a) cueing
b) shadowing
c) rote rehearsal
d) chunking
ANS: D, The tactic of combining bits of information into meaningful units is called chunking.
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At preschool, Jace frequently watches Keagan hit other children and take their toys. Jace notices that each time Keagan engages in this behavior, the teacher makes him give the toy back and sit in a time out. Because Jace does not want to get in trouble with his teacher, he patiently waits his turn for toys. Jace is demonstrating the concept of ______.
A. observational learning B. operant conditioning C. negative reinforcement D. reciprocal determinism
Lithium appears to work by affecting ________
a. hormone levels in the endocrine system b. sodium levels in the blood c. neurotransmitters in the brain d. metabolism of proteins
According to research presented in the text, students shot a roll of film and printed two photographs. Some were told that they could exchange the one they chose to keep within five days, but others were told that their choice was final
What was the dependent variable of this experiment? a. condition: choice or no choice b. condition: photograph 1 or photograph 2 c. how much they liked the photos d. the five day exchange period
Compulsions are
a. repeated, unwanted thoughts, urges, or images b. repetitive behaviors or mental acts that someone feels compelled to perform c. intense surges of fear and anxiety that peak within a few minutes d. the re-experiencing of traumatic experiences through nightmares and flashbacks